The “Ask a Question?” application is for general procedural questions. Case specific questions will not be answered by this application. If you need procedural assistance with case specific issues, please refer to the appropriate section on the court’s website. For additional assistance, you will need to send written correspondence, visit one of the Self-Help Centers, or a Case Processing Division for your specific case type.

Most Criminal-Traffic inquiries from the public can be resolved by calling our automated phone system (877) 872-2122 and payments can be made at the following link: Criminal-Traffic Payments. Due to budget constraints, you will not be able to reach a live operator through the automated system.

Traffic at a Glance

Most traffic tickets are for minor infractions of the law (see examples below). If you were arrested or received a ticket for a more serious violation such as driving on a suspended license, driving under the influence (DUI), hit and run, speed contest, or reckless driving, these are considered misdemeanor and felony offenses and you should refer to the Criminal section of the Court’s main website for information.

The Self-Help Traffic section explains how to deal with traffic violations, including:

Moving violations (such as speeding or failing to stop at a red light)

Equipment violations

Registration, driver’s license, and insurance violations

Photo red light violations

Parking tickets

Failing to timely take care of your ticket

The website also explains options available, such as:

Obtaining an extension on a due date

Enrolling in traffic school

Paying your ticket

Showing proof of correction of an equipment violation, registration, license, or insurance violation

How to see a judge

Setting a trial date if you think you are not guilty

Other helpful information that you will find in this section includes:

Resources and obtaining help with your ticket

Online services, including looking up your ticket

Courtesy Violation Information Notice information

Preparing for a court appearance

Appealing a decision of the court

Assistance in Person or Online

SUPERIOR COURT OF ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC DIVISION:

Court staff is available from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday-Friday to accept payments and proof of correction, schedule court dates, give extensions on traffic due dates, file documents, and respond to general questions at any of the five court locations.

SUPERIOR COURT OF ORANGE COUNTY SELF-HELP CENTERS:

Self-Help Center staff is available from Monday-Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm to provide procedural guidance on traffic matters at the following locations:

Central Justice Center: First Floor, Room G-100

700 Civic Center Dr. West, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Harbor Justice Center - Newport Beach Facility: Room 150

4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Lamoreaux Justice Center: First Floor, Room 101

341 The City Dr. South, Orange, CA 92868

North Justice Center: Upper Level, Room 360

1275 North Berkeley Ave., Fullerton, CA 92838

West Justice Center: First Floor *

8141 13th St., Westminster, CA 92683

*The West Justice Center Self Help Center is open to the public on a part-time basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays as a computer lab to provide assistance for on-line document preparation and workshops for procedural information to self-represented litigants.

SUPERIOR COURT OF ORANGE COUNTY WEBSITE:

The court provides a variety of online services. Pay your ticket, obtain an extension on your due date or traffic school completion date, request traffic school, reserve a date to see the judge, access forms, or view your case online.

Traffic Courthouse Locations and Hours

You can go to any of the courts below for assistance with your traffic ticket. The Central Justice Center, North Justice Center, and the West Justice Center also have a Self-Help Centers that will provide additional help.

To Appear Before a Judge:

Drop Box Information:

Drop boxes or door slots are located at each of the courthouses below, with 24/7 access. Payments, proof of correction (fix-it-tickets) with the correct fee, and properly completed documents placed in drop boxes before 4:00pm on an open court day will be considered received on the same date.